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Description

Light, strong, and stoic, Osprey’s Mutant 28 is a perfect partner on your next high alpine adventure.

This bucket-style top-loading pack has a featherweight aluminum suspension system that handles loads up to 40 pounds. The mesh Airscape™ backpanel provides ventilation and all-day carrying comfort.

When the summit is in sight and every ounce counts, shed weight by removing the pack’s suspension, compression straps, and the helmet carry sling.

Other alpine-specific features include A-frame ski carry loops, dual ToolLocks™ with bungee tool tie-offs, and front panel webbing loops for crampon attachment. It also has an interior mesh slash pocket to keep small items organized. All zipper pulls and buckles are glove-friendly to keep your hands protected while grabbing for gear in frosty temps. And the hipbelt has built-in gear loops so you can to keep a few pieces handy to build a quick belay anchor and safely bring your partner up the final Class 4 scramble to the summit.

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Reviews

Pretty Good Bag

3

This bag was so great when I first got it. Amazing for holding ice gear and loved it for multi pitches or days at the crag. As long as I didn't have to open the bag too often. I was super disappointed that the top zipper keeps snagging and it's rrally difficult to open. The pull tab keeps falling off which makes this more challenging. I requested a new tab and got it promptly because the last one fell out. Now I have the tab and have tried closing the gap so it is smaller but some way it still manages to come out. I like that it's a big sac style bag to get my things easily, just wish that it was easier to get into the actual bag. I stopped using it for hiking because it became frustrating every time I wanted to get in the bag.

Natalie

Calgary, Alberta

2018-01-13

Yes

Excellent

5

An excellent sport climbing pack, big enough to hold all of the gear, clothes and food for a day at the crag. Then just use the rope cinch on the top and you are all set!

Carolina Climber

Charlotte, NC

2016-10-26

Yes

Fully Featured for Climbing Endeavors

4

I've used the past and current generation of the Osprey Mutant and this is my favorite. This pack is always with me on ice climbing trips or when I'm visiting a sport climbing crag. It'll hold what you need it to, and the rope/helmet carry system works great. The "reverse bucket" opening makes loading bigger items like a rope or light trad rack easy. The pack carries well with lighter loads and does a reasonable job when you push the load limits. I do find it necessary to buckle the hipbelt behind the pack when wearing a harness. The ice tool attachment system, while fantastic for almost all tools, is a bit spotty if you have a larger gap in the head of your ice tool. Overall, a great pack that I use through all seasons.